Pio XII, Papa - 5 Centesimi 1940 Roma, Vaticano

Pie XII - Pope (1939-1958) (Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli)

Country: Vatican City 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1940 (1939-1941)
Value: 5 Centesimi (0.05 VAL)
Currency: Lira (1929-2001)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 2.95 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Mintage: 62,000
Grade: MS/AU
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 22, Schön# 22

Obverse:
Coat of arms of pope dividing dates, his titles around with the Pontificate date in latin.

Lettering:
PIVS·XII·PONTIFEX
MAXIMUS·ANNO·II
19 40

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi.

Reverse:
Olive branch, state, engraver's name and value.

Lettering:
STATO DELLA CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
C. 5

Engraver: Aurelio Mistruzzi.

Edge:
Smooth.

Référence : KM# 22

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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)